Why Cornell Chose NYC for Its New Campus

The video discusses the development of Cornell Tech, a graduate school on Roosevelt Island, NYC. It highlights the campus's focus on tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and its separation from Cornell's undergraduate programs in Ithaca. The choice of NYC is attributed to its status as an entrepreneurial hub, fostering synergy between the two campuses. The video also explores the balance between traditional education and practical work experience, emphasizing Cornell Tech's unique programs like the Runway program, which supports postdocs in starting companies.

What is the primary focus of the new Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island?

• Online courses

• High school programs

• Graduate programs

• Undergraduate programs

Why was New York City chosen as the location for the Cornell Tech campus?

• It offers cheaper real estate

• It is close to Ithaca

• It is a hub for entrepreneurial activity

• It has a large undergraduate population

What is the expected benefit of having campuses in both Ithaca and New York City?

• Focus on undergraduate education

• Reduction in student numbers

• Synergy and mutual growth

• Increased competition between campuses

What is the Runway program at Cornell Tech designed to do?

• Provide online courses

• Support postdocs in starting companies

• Offer undergraduate internships

• Conduct research in engineering

How does Cornell Tech support students in starting their own companies?

• By offering free office space

• By providing financial support and resources

• By connecting them with Google

• By offering undergraduate courses